Rake Hall
Quick info
About Rake Hall
Rake Hall is a pub on Rake Ln in Chester, with a menu of 59 dishes that runs from Jerusalem Artichoke Soup to Thai Prawn Cakes. Other plates include the Beef, Bacon, Stout And Thyme Faggot, and Baked Camembert. Dogs are welcome throughout, with a dedicated treats jar and a water station set out for them. A private dining room is available for groups. The pub opens daily, giving regular access across the week without set closing days.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingFree of charge street parking · Free parking lot · Paid parking lot
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible car park · Has wheelchair-accessible entrance · Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Menu & Prices
59 dishes · mains £7–34- Jerusalem Artichoke Soup£7.45
- Thai Prawn Cakes,£8.95
- Beef, Bacon, Stout And Thyme Faggot,£8.95
- Shiitake And Oyster Mushroom, Sesame Miso Broth,£7.95
- Chicken, Apricot And Tarragon Terrine,£9.75
- Baked Camembert,£9.95
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, outside beer garden area, dog treats and water station and gardens and outside seating.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention sunday roast, outside beer garden area, dog treats and water station and gardens and outside seating.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast draws particular praise, with one diner calling it worth it and then some despite asking for the mash and Yorkshire pudding kept separate. Close behind, the gardens and outside seating come up repeatedly, described as lovely and clean, with the beer garden setup and dog-friendly touches (treat jars, water stations) singled out on a walk from the nearby caravan site. Several reviewers booked the upstairs private room for family celebrations, including a wake for twenty and a daughter's thirteenth birthday, praising individual servers by role only as fantastic and personally caring, and going out of their way to recommend the venue for gatherings. The decor and surroundings are consistently called gorgeous or beautifully appointed. Flavour combinations at dinner surprised at least one couple who don't normally eat out. No recurring complaints appear across these reviews; the closest to a critique is one diner's specific mash and Yorkshire pudding request, handled as asked.
Customer Review Summary
Sunday roast draws particular praise, with one diner calling it worth it and then some despite asking for the mash and Yorkshire pudding kept separate. Close behind, the gardens and outside seating come up repeatedly, described as lovely and clean, with the beer garden setup and dog-friendly touches (treat jars, water stations) singled out on a walk from the nearby caravan site. Several reviewers booked the upstairs private room for family celebrations, including a wake for twenty and a daughter's thirteenth birthday, praising individual servers by role only as fantastic and personally caring, and going out of their way to recommend the venue for gatherings. The decor and surroundings are consistently called gorgeous or beautifully appointed. Flavour combinations at dinner surprised at least one couple who don't normally eat out. No recurring complaints appear across these reviews; the closest to a critique is one diner's specific mash and Yorkshire pudding request, handled as asked.
Featured reviews
- Kirsty McLaughlin
“We had the most wonderful visit! We celebrated family birthdays, including my daughter’s 13th. From start to finish Alexis was amazing, so genuine, so helpful and kind, a real …”
- Pamela Lunt
“I took mum to Rake Hall for her 91st birthday as we wanted to go somewhere special that we hadn't visited in a long time—and it truly delivered. The gardens and outside seating area were lovely, clean, and incredibly …”
- Chris Thornthwaite
“Staying caravan site next door had a walk up with dogs lovely big place busy but service was quick good size plates, friendly staff nice cold pint!!”
- Tamara Sandles
“We encompass three generations and had a wonderful time. I am devastated that I can’t remember the names of the lovely people who served us but I am sure they ate of that ilk. Mum is 87 and I and my brother and sister in law are in our sixties in a lovely corner round table with my son.”
- Rachel Sheldon
“Called in for lunch on a very hot day, so only needed a light bite, but the menu was imaginative as were the service and atmosphere.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has karaoke
- Popular for good for solo dining
Amenities
- Has Wi-Fi
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Free of charge street parking
- Accepts reservations
- Has outdoor seating
- Dogs allowed
Show more amenities
- Serves dine-in
- Good for kids
- Serves food at bar
- Casual
- On-site services available
- Serves beer
- Offerings· 7
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves food
- Has free water refills
- Has private dining room
- Serves spirits
- Serves wine
- Popular for· 1
- Good for solo dining
- Dining options· 2
- Has seating
- Has table service
- Highlights· 3
- Has great beer selection
- Has great wine list
- Has karaoke
- Facilities· 1
- Has toilet
- Crowd· 2
- Good for groups
- Popular with tourists
- Atmosphere· 2
- Cosy
- Romantic
- Accessibility· 2
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
- Parking· 3
- Free parking lot
- Paid parking lot
- Plenty of parking
Location
Bars near Rake Hall
- The Mill at Upton4.46113.4 mi£10–30ReservationsGood for kids
sunday lunch, trailblazer stout, chicken tikka masala
- Greyhound Inn4.33184 mi£10–20ReservationsGood for kids
sunday lunch, thursday night pub quiz, good selection of beers
- Sable & Co, Liverpool Airport AS4.62,7575.6 mi away
chicken shawarma, caesar salad, poached eggs and potato hash
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rake HallReservations · Good for kids | 4.22,262 | — | £20–30 | sunday roast, outside beer garden area, dog treats and water station |
| The Mill at UptonReservations · Good for kids | 4.4611 | 3.4 mi | £10–30 | sunday lunch, trailblazer stout, chicken tikka masala |
| Greyhound InnReservations · Good for kids | 4.3318 | 4 mi | £10–20 | sunday lunch, thursday night pub quiz, good selection of beers |
| Sable & Co, Liverpool Airport AS | 4.62,757 | 5.6 mi away | — | chicken shawarma, caesar salad, poached eggs and potato hash |
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